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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015
SSWCD seeks contractor
for riparian repair proj ects
J OEL F UHRMAN , MD
Fighting breast cancer with flax seed
Plant lignans are one of the
four classes of phytoestrogens
(isoflavones, lignans, stilbenes,
coumestans), phenolic com-
pounds that are structurally sim-
ilar to the main mammalian
estrogen, estradiol.
Plant lignans are modified by
bacteria in the human digestive
tract into enteroligans. It is
important to recognize the role
of healthy bacteria in this
process, because antibiotics can
destroy beneficial bacteria in
the gut resulting in long-term
reduction in enteroligans.
Eating commercial meats
exposes us to antibiotics, as
does the overuse and inappro-
priate prescribing by physi-
cians.
Flaxseeds are the richest
source of plant lignans, having
about three times the lignan
content of chia seeds and eight
times the lignan content of
sesame seeds (note that flaxseed
oil does not contain lignans —
they bind to the fiber). Kale and
broccoli also contain lignans,
but only about one-tenth the
amount as sesame seeds per
serving.
Enterolignans are structurally
similar to estrogen and can bind
to estrogen receptors — this
capability allows lignans to
either have weak estrogenic
activity or block the actions of
estrogen in the body.For this
reason, plant lignans are classi-
fied as phytoestrogens, and
there has been much interest in
the potential contribution of lig-
nan-rich foods to reduced risk
of hormone-related cancers.
Enterolignans inhibits aro-
matase7 and estradiol produc-
tion in general, lowering serum
estrogen levels. Plant lignans
also increase concentration of
sex hormone binding globulin,
which blunts the effects of
estrogens. These benefits were
documented when 48 post-
menopausal women consumed
7.5 g/day of ground flax seeds
for six weeks, then 15g for six
weeks — and significant
decreases in estradiol, estrone,
and testosterone were noted
with a bigger decrease in over-
weight and obese women.
In mice, a flaxseed diet (5 to
10 percent) has inhibited breast
tumor growth. Human trials
also confirmed similar benefi-
cial effects. A double-blinded,
randomized controlled trial of
dietary flaxseed demonstrated
dramatic protection.
Women ate either a control
muffin with no flax seeds
imbedded or 25g flax-contain-
ing muffin starting at time of
diagnosis of breast cancer for
just 32 to 39 days until surgery.
Tumor tissue analyzed at
diagnosis and surgery demon-
strated surprising benefits even
in this short timeframe. There
was a significant apoptosis
(tumor cell death) and reduced
cell proliferation in the flaxseed
group in just the one month.
Likewise, women eating
more flaxseeds with a docu-
mented higher serum enterolac-
tone were found to have a 42
percent reduced risk of death
from postmenopausal breast
cancer and a dramatic (40 per-
cent) reduction in all causes of
death.
Flaxseeds are clearly super
foods; even with a mediocre
diet they offer powerful protec-
tion against breast cancer.
Another interesting study on
flax followed women for up to
10 years and found a 51 percent
reduced risk of all-cause mortal-
The Siuslaw Soil and Water
Conservation District is seek-
ing licensed contractors to
implement the riparian plant-
ing portion of the Fiddle and
Morris
creeks
Riparian
Restoration Project.
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ity and a 71 percent reduced risk
of breast cancer mortality.
The intake of dried beans was
also associated with a 39 perent
reduced risk of all-cause mortal-
ity.
Endometrial and ovarian can-
cer have not been as extensively
studied, but the few studies that
have been conducted suggest a
protective effect.
Bottom line: Don’t forget to
take your ground flax seeds (or
chia seeds) every day. I some-
times forget too, but reviewing
the science encourages me to
remember. When used in con-
junction with dietary exposure
to greens, onions, mushrooms
and beans, dramatic reductions
in the risk of breast cancer are
possible.
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Rosie’s next class is
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Dr. Fuhrman is a New York
Times best-selling author and
board certified family physician
specializing in lifestyle and nutri-
tional medicine.
What every parent should know about sexting
This tip was shared last year
and generated some responses
expressing appreciation for
publicizing this issue. It is
information worth repeating.
As your youngsters grow
into their teens (and sometimes
before), a new danger emerges
on the Internet. It’s called sex-
ting and this troubling trend
involves sending sexually
explicit messages and/or pho-
tos of nude or semi-nude teens
electronically.
This can be accomplished
via cell phones or over the
Internet. Photos are often taken
by the person appearing in the
photo and are intended to be
seen by a specific person. But
with today’s technology, they
often reach far beyond those
meant to share them.
The trouble with sexting:
• Because photos can be dis-
tributed widely, sexting can
ruin reputations and limit one’s
ability to get into college, join
the military or get a desired
job.
• Sexting can result in anxi-
ety and depression.
• It is a crime. Federal law
prohibits possessing, distribut-
ing or taking sexually explicit
images of anyone under the age
of 18. State laws may vary, but
sexting may lead to jail time
and to teens being labeled as
sex offenders.
• Information sent via cell
phone will be available for as
long as 30 to 50 years.
What can parents and
guardians do about sexting?
• Talk to your children about
the dangers of sexting.
• Set rules and consequences
for breaking them.
• Be aware of what your
children are posting publicly.
• Know who they're commu-
nicating with.
• Learn how to use their cell
phones.
• Be aware of sexting short-
cuts and acronyms (see
attached list)
What to tell your children
about sexting:
• Anything you send or post
will not go away.
• Nothing you send or post
will remain private. You may
intend it to go to one person,
but it could be forwarded to
others without your knowl-
edge.
• You risk jail time as well as
being labeled a sex offender.
• You don’t have to give in to
pressure from others to do
something that makes you
uncomfortable.
• Friends who care about
you won't want you to get into
trouble by sexting.
For more information and
tips, visit www.lincolncounty
sheriff.net
Some of the most frequently
used sexting shortcuts or
acronyms:
P911—Parent Alert
PAL—Parents are listening
PAW—Parents are watching
PIR—Parent in room
KPC—Keeping
parents
clueless
99—Parent no longer watch-
ing
CD9—Code 9 (Parents are
around)
8—Oral Sex
143—I love you
182—I hate you
ADR—Address
ASL—Age, Sex, Location
GNOC—Get naked on cam
KFY/K4Y—Kiss for you
LMIRL—Lets meet in real
life
MOOS—Member(s) of the
opposite sex
MorF—Male or Female
MOSS—Mom over shoulder
NALOPKT—Not a lot of
The deadline for bid sub-
missions is Jan. 31.
Contact District Watershed
conservationist Seth Mead at
541-997-1272, or email him at
siuswcd@qwestoffice.net for
project details.
185 Maple St – Rare Old Town opportunity. It’s
not often that a property comes available in Old
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people know that
NIFOC—Nude in front of
comp.
NMU—Not much, U?
RUH—Are you horny
TDTM—Talk dirty to me
WYCM—Will you call me?
— Lincoln County Sheriff's
Office
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Property Manager
541 997-8877
1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200
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Has America made progress on reducing racism?
“I wasn’t here in the ’60s, but
I think we have made a lot of
progress since then. Maybe not
in every part of the country, but
here, yes.”
—R EVECA C OOPER , 54
F LORENCE
“I think so, but I really do
think it’s more that they’re
changing where the racism lies.
It’s not so much it’s gone down.
But I mean any progress is
progress. ... Even if it’s small, it
will get better. And it depends
where you live. Some places are
better than others.”
—M ARIANNE M ANIERE , 21
C ALIFORNIA
“I never dealt with much
racism growing up in Idaho, but
I think I have gotten better
about my approach to racism —
and I think we have as a nation
overall.”
—P ATRICK E MMINGHAM , 67
F LORENCE
“I think that we have, of
course, made progress, but still
have a long way to go. It’s sad,
but true.”
—P.J. C LARK -L AIS , 62
F LORENCE
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